Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer issues statement about Fox News ‘departure’
- A lawyer for Maria Bartiromo has rejected reports that the anchor has been terminated or has left Fox News Media, writing: “The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false”.
- The dispute follows an announcement by Fox News Media saying it was parting ways with Bartiromo after more than 12 years at the network.
- Reports alleged Bartiromo was let go for leaking an internal network directive about election coverage to the Donald Trump administration.
- Donald Trump defended Bartiromo on social media, praising the long-time television host as a total professional and a true warrior.
- Fox News Media has already moved to rebrand Bartiromo’s lineup of shows and fill her hosting slots with rotating anchors.
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